Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 3
Email address
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(01242) 221122About
Provided by Charles Russell Speechlys
A litigation practice offering a depth and breadth of expertise across an unrivalled range of sectors and specialisms. We are committed to working with our clients to resolve disputes as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Our Cheltenham team is headed by Partner Manoj Vaghela. Manoj is recognised as a Leading Individual in Chambers and Partners. Claudine Morgan Legal Director, is recognised as a Next Generation Partner. We represent multinational corporations, major UK companies, owner managed businesses and high net worth individuals.
Our practice is broad ranging, including; complex and high value disputes, including insurance, product liability and recall, financial services, shareholder litigation, contractual disputes, breach of warranty, professional negligence, breach of fiduciary duties, shareholder disputes, civil fraud, sale of goods & supply of services and misrepresentation.
Our clients tell us that we; ‘know and understand their business’ and that we are ‘creative and think outside the box to come up with solutions and bring value to the client.’
‘They stand out for their excellent ability to work effectively as a team and communicate very clearly. This ensures a coherent approach and engenders a genuine feeling of collaboration between all involved'
‘Clients and peers have noted Claudine’s commercial acumen, and her ability to effectively manage complex and technically demanding cases’
'Ben Moore is a very good lawyer and perceptive when formulating strategy'
Chambers Review
The Charles Russell Speechlys team in Cheltenham can offer clients both UK and cross-border expertise. The firm covers various aspects of commercial litigation, including disputes concerning shareholder agreements, financial products and breaches of fiduciary and statutory duties. The practice also advises on disputes pertaining to insurance. Its clients include companies as well as high net worth individuals.
Work Highlights
- Charles Russell Speechlys advised Keith Smith in alleged breach of statutory and fiduciary duties following the liquidation of the business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are always very pragmatic, efficient and knowledgeable."
"The team is able to respond and act very quickly in fast-paced litigation."
"Each member of the team brings different strengths enabling high standards of strategic overview, authoritative day-to-day running and a very detailed knowledge of the matter."
"They are always very pragmatic, efficient and knowledgeable."
"The team is able to respond and act very quickly in fast-paced litigation."
"Each member of the team brings different strengths enabling high standards of strategic overview, authoritative day-to-day running and a very detailed knowledge of the matter."
Notable Practitioners
Manoj Vaghela has notable experience handling substantial litigation claims, with a focus on breach of duty, insurance and contractual disputes.
"He is an astute and commercially-minded lawyer with good judgement."
"Manoj oversees the team with great insight and strategic intelligence."
"Manoj has a great breadth and depth of experience developed over many years. He is well aware of the market and also responsive to client needs."
Claudine Morgan has a broad commercial litigation practice, regularly handling contractual, shareholder and breach of duty disputes.
"Claudine is able to see the bigger picture and recognise client's interests that extend beyond the litigation."
"Claudine has great tactical awareness and is always on top of the details and the bigger picture."
"I can't speak highly enough of Claudine - she is absolutely brilliant and she understands what clients need and filters out the legal jargon so they can understand what the case is all about."
Ben Moore is a senior associate with key experience in handling a range of commercial disputes, including shareholder litigation and contentious insolvency cases.
"Ben Moore is a good up-and-coming litigator."
"Ben Moore has an incredible eye for detail and worked extremely hard and diligently. I'd always have him on my team if I could."